AllNewsPhotosVideos
First Direct Arena

First Direct Arena

First direct arena, Latest News

The First Direct Arena is an entertainment-focused indoor arena located in the Arena Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the first in the United Kingdom to have a fan-shaped orientation.The arena officially opened on 4 September 2013, with Sir Elton John, playing to an audience of 12,000. Bruce Springsteen had, however, held the first concert on 24 July 2013, with an audience of 13,000. The arena's opening season in 2013 later included acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Rod Stewart, Status Quo and Depeche Mode.The building was named the "best new venue in the world" in 2014 by the Stadium Business Awards.
Read More
Ind vs Eng: Zak Crawley admits 'frustration' in decisions not going in visitors' favour - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng: Zak Crawley admits 'frustration' in decisions not going in visitors' favour | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng: Zak Crawley admits 'frustration' in decisions not going in visitors' favour

England batsman Zak Crawley expressed frustration after several umpiring decisions didn't go in favour of the visitors on the opening day of the pink-ball Test here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. ...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match

Ahead of the pink-ball Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said that the hosts are favourites to win the match, set to begin on Wednesday. ...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Vaughan questions visitors' selection of players for series - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Vaughan questions visitors' selection of players for series | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Vaughan questions visitors' selection of players for series

Head coach Chris Silverwood had defended England's rotation policy after the loss in the second Test in Chennai, but former skipper Michael Vaughan has slammed the team's selection for the ongoing series against India. ...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match

Ahead of the pink-ball Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said that the hosts are favourites to win the match, set to begin on Wednesday. ...

Kate Winslet reveals she faced 'straight-up cruel' tabloid treatment over her weight - Hindi News | Kate Winslet reveals she faced 'straight-up cruel' tabloid treatment over her weight | Latest entertainment News at Lokmattimes.com

Entertainment :Kate Winslet reveals she faced 'straight-up cruel' tabloid treatment over her weight

Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet recently spoke about the media's straight-up cruel' criticism of her weight in a new interview. ...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Root, Silverwood engage in lengthy chat after looking at wicket - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Root, Silverwood engage in lengthy chat after looking at wicket | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Root, Silverwood engage in lengthy chat after looking at wicket

England skipper Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood had a long look at the 22 yards at the Motera Stadium on the eve of the pink-ball Test on Tuesday and the duo then engaged in a lengthy chat in the middle. ...

Ind vs Eng: Must be ready to grab chances against 'extremely talented' Pant, says Root - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng: Must be ready to grab chances against 'extremely talented' Pant, says Root | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng: Must be ready to grab chances against 'extremely talented' Pant, says Root

England captain Joe Root praised "extremely talented" Rishabh Pant and said the India wicket-keeper batsman plays "extraordinary shots". ...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Atmosphere within 'phenomenal' Motera Stadium will be electric, says Root - Hindi News | Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Atmosphere within 'phenomenal' Motera Stadium will be electric, says Root | Latest cricket News at Lokmattimes.com

Cricket :Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Atmosphere within 'phenomenal' Motera Stadium will be electric, says Root

England skipper Joe Root is impressed with the "phenomenal" Motera Stadium -- the venue for the third Test between India and England -- and said the atmosphere within the stadium will be "electric" when they take the field on Wednesday. ...